Masseter Botox (Relax and Treat Jaw Muscles)

· Those who want a non-surgical jawline slimming in Kuala Lumpur.
· Those with bruxism (teeth grinding).
· Those with enlarged masseter muscle or square jawline.
· Those who want smaller and slimmer jawline.
· Those who want to have a more feminine facial appearance.

This treatment is ideal if you have bruxism, or teeth grinding in which you clench your teeth even when unconscious, which leads to frequent headaches and the wearing out of teeth. When teeth grinding occurs out of habit, the muscles around the jaw (masseter muscle) can expand, which makes your face look more square and bigger.

With botox injection, the muscles become paralyzed, preventing bruxism from happening. And when the muscles are not used as actively as before, it would lead to the thinning of the muscle. Overtime, your face will have a softer contour and smaller size.

When teeth grinding occurs out of habit, you can 'train' the masseter muscle, causing the muscles to become enlarged. Botox has the ability to block signals from the nerves, causing the muscles to become paralyzed as they can't contract. This will prevent teeth grinding from occurring. When the muscles are weakened and not used as actively as before, the muscles will gradually become thinner and you will get a softer jawline. It must be reminded that this treatment can only treat overactive masseter muscles, and cannot improve big jawline due to facial bone structure.

1. The jawline will be examined to determine the injection sites and the number of injections needed.
2. Targeted areas will be cleansed and disinfected.
3. A numbing cream will be applied over the targeted area(s).
4. Botox will be injected into the targeted area(s).
5. End of treatment.

<Advantages>
· Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
· Quick procedure, proven results
· Non-invasive
· A low-risk procedure
· Gives slimmer jawline with more feminine look

<Limitations>
· Possible temporary side effects such as headaches, bruises or pain at the injection area
· Revisits are required to maintain results
· Results can be seen within a week, but full results take time to be visible (4 to 6 weeks)

· You may experience a bit of irritation while chewing for the first few days post-procedure, but this should fade within a week.
· Avoid lying down for the first 4 hrs after the treatment.
· Refrain from massaging the masseter muscles after treatment.
· You can return to work immediately after the procedure or after 1 day.
· Ensure you wash, wipe and apply makeup on your face gently.
· Other facial treatments should not be done for at least 7 days after Botox.
· Come for follow up as scheduled (if any).
· Refrain from doing strenuous activities for 24hrs after the procedure.

· Allergic/ had an allergic reaction to botulinum toxin product.
· Those who have skin infection at the planned treatment site.
· Those who are being treated for urinary incontinence, or have urinary tract infection (UTI).
· Patients with systemic neuromuscular junction disorders (e.g myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
· Those who are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if Botox can harm unborn babies.
· Those who are breastfeeding, or planning to do so. It is not known if Botox passes into breast milk.
· Those who are on treatment with multiple botulinum toxin products.

These treatments are also available at our affiliated clinic:
· Facial Botox (for wrinkles)
· Hyperhidrosis Botox
· Calf Botox

Q1: Will the injection cause bruising?
A1: A little bruising and headache are common, however they will fade in a few hours. If the headache and other symptoms like nausea last for more than 48 hours, then you are advised to contact your practitioner.

Q2: Will the results be visible after treatment?
A2: Usually, patients will start seeing results in 4 to 7 days, But maximum results may take up to 4 to 6 weeks.

Q3: Will the treatment affect my chewing ability?
A3: It may cause a little difficulty in chewing, however this will resolve within a few days and shouldn't be worrying.

Q4: How long will the results last?
A4: Botox for masseter muscle may last for 6 months up to a year.

Q5: Will it be painful?
A5: Numbing cream will be applied for each injection, most patients say the treatment is painless and quick.

[Clinic Name] Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre (KL)
[Location] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[Nearest Station / Nearest Tourist Destination] A 5 mins driving distance from partner hotels: Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre, MiCasa All Suites Hotel, and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Also, KL Sentral, as well as KLCC, are reachable within a 15 mins drive.
[Clinic Opening Time] Monday to Friday (9:00AM - 7:00PM); Saturday (9:00AM - 3:00PM)